By Albert Futukpor
Dingoni (N/R), July 23, GNA – A mechanised borehole has been constructed for residents of Dingoni in the Nanton District of the Northern Region to help address the perennial water shortages experienced in the area.
The solar-powered facility with a polytank for water storage is to ensure that about 600 resdients of the area have access to potable water.
It was constructed by Hive Ecosystem, an organisation committed to empowering community initiatives and enhancing environmental sustainability.
Mr Abdul Wahab Osman, a Representative of Hive Ecosystem in the Northern Region, who inaugurated the facility at the community, said it formed part of the organisation’s shared commitment of creating positive change and enhancing the quality of livelihoods in communities.
Hive Ecosystem has also constructed similar facility for residents of Chanshegu, Gbanyamni, Kanvilli, Kukuo and Nanton Kpawumo in the region.
Mr Osman said “This facility is our collective commitment to enforcing collaboration and corporate social responsibility in community development.”
He said the facility would elevate the living standards of the people, especially women and girls and urged residents to ensure regular maintenance of the facility to serve them for a long time.
Mr Yushawu Somed, Assembly Member for Zieng/Dingoni Electoral Area, said the facility was a great relief for the community as it had ended residents’ daily struggles in search of potable water.
He appealed to Hive Ecosystem to also support the community with educational infrastructure to ensure quality education in the area.
Naa Yahaya Yakubu, Chief of Dingoni expressed gratitude to the organisation for providing the area with the facility and gave assurance that a Management Committee would be constituted to oversee its use and maintenance.
He appealed to other organisation’s to construct a health facility in the area such that residents would not have to travel to neighbouring towns for health care services.
Madam Abkari Azaratu, a resident, who spoke on behalf of other women in the area, said they would now use the hours they spent in search of water, on other productive activities.
GNA